Accounting & Office Generalist (In-Office) | Mexico

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  • Location:In-Office
  • Job Type:Full-Time
  • Salary Range:$3,500 - $4,000 USD/month (Negotiable)
  • Schedule:Monday - Friday Regular Business Hours (Mexico Time)
About the Role

This role is the primary accounting generalist for our Mexico affiliate-your job is to make sure local operations run smoothly, accurately, and in full compliance. You'll partner closely with the Group CFO and U.S. leadership while coordinating day-to-day accounting with a local consultant CFO. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and ownership and is comfortable being the 'one-person finance leader' on the ground. This is a full-time, in-office role in Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México, with standard Mexico business hours.

Responsibilities
  • Act as the on-the-ground finance and administration lead for the Group CFO, ensuring priorities are executed locally and reliably
  • Coordinate day-to-day accounting activities with the local consultant CFO, including month-end close and ad-hoc analysis
  • Coordinate and support monthly financial statement preparation and provide clear, actionable analysis to leadership
  • Ensure compliance with SAT requirements, including CFDI/e-invoicing processes and local statutory obligations
  • Partner closely with group AP and AR teams to keep payables, receivables, and billing accurate and timely
  • Lead audit readiness activities and support special accounting projects (including transfer pricing initiatives)
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, documentation, and segregation-of-duties aligned to group standards
  • Maintain corporate records and support ongoing legal entity compliance requirements
  • Coordinate local payroll processing and benefits administration with relevant vendors/partners
  • Own office administration so the local team can operate smoothly day-to-day
  • Coordinate with U.S.-based IT resources to execute local technology initiatives and improvements
  • Take on additional priorities and projects as assigned by the Group CFO
Must-Have
  • Able to work full-time in-office in Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México (this is not a remote role)
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in Mexico
  • Proven experience with Mexican accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance, including strong SAT/CFDI expertise
  • Hands-on month-end close and financial statement preparation experience (not bookkeeping-only)
  • Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) for daily interaction with U.S. executives
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Working experience across billing, AP and/or AR
  • Experience with inventory, imports, and related processes
  • Advanced Excel skills (functions, pivot tables, charts/graphs minimum)
  • Experience implementing an ERP and related accounting/finance systems
  • Ability and willingness to take on responsibilities beyond traditional accounting, including operational, administrative, and compliance-related tasks.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently after receiving guidance and direction.
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment where priorities may shift and responsibilities may evolve.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to execute tasks with limited supervision.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential financial and employee information.
  • Experience coordinating with external providers, including accountants, payroll vendors, legal advisors, and service providers, is preferred.
  • Office management or general business operations experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work closely with senior leadership and effectively implement instructions while developing broader business knowledge over time.
Nice to Have
  • Experience in U.S.-owned or multinational companies operating in Mexico
  • Power BI experience
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP experience (or similar ERP)
  • Background in import/export, distribution, manufacturing, industrial, or trading environments
  • Track record of process improvement, controls strengthening, or scaling finance operations in a lean team
  • Access to a$200K+ perk marketplacewith discounts on 150+ global services.
  • Option towithdraw up to 50% of approved earningsbefore payday.